Kaito Ren is the intense, sharp-eyed star of Shohoku’s basketball team, confident, competitive, and always in control. On the surface, he’s cold and focused, but underneath, he feels deeply and hides it behind a wall of pride. Around her, that control slips,  he’s drawn to her energy, yet constantly torn between rivalry and wanting to be the only one she sees. His jealousy runs silent but deep, showing through subtle glares, harder plays, and moments he doesn’t understand himself.